Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Accelerator Pedal, Kickdown Switch [Skyactiv G 2.0]
Purpose, Function
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The driver's intentions are transmitted to the PCM via the accelerator pedal.
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Kickdown switch (ATX) (Applied VIN (assumed): JM3 KE2*E*D# 148107?)
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If the accelerator pedal is depressed carelessly, kickdown control will be implemented based on the accelerator pedal being determined as fully open, and vehicle shock will occur. A kickdown switch has been adopted so that it can be determined that the accelerator pedal is fully open based on the driver’s intention of depressing the accelerator pedal for kickdown.
Construction
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The accelerator pedal has a built-in APP sensor and kickdown switch (ATX).
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For the APP sensor, refer to CONTROL SYSTEM..
Kickdown Switch (ATX) (Applied VIN (assumed): JM3 KE2*E*D# 148107?)
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A load can be felt while the accelerator pedal is being depressed and when it is further depressed the kickdown switch turns on.
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The driver can control the kickdown by knowing the amount of accelerator depression.
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The kickdown switch is only a measure of the kickdown. An electrical signal is not transmitted by the kickdown switch turning on/off, and vehicle control is not affected.
ABS Wheel Speed Sensor And ABS Sensor Rotor
Purpose/Function
The ABS wheel-speed sensor and ABS sensor rotor detect the rotation condition
of each wheel and transmit this information to the DSC HU/CM.
The signal from the ABS w ...
Differential Oil Temperature Sensor
Purpose, Function
The differential oil temperature sensor detects the rear differential oil
temperature based on the resistance of the thermistor, and inputs it to the
AWD CM.
Const ...
Other materials:
Lighting System Personalization
A personalization function has been adopted with which settings for each
function can be changed.
The following settings for the auto light system and interior light control
system can be changed as desired.
There are two types of customization procedures; one using the M ...
Hazardous Driving
WARNING
Be extremely careful if it is necessary to downshift on slippery surfaces: Downshifting
into lower gear while driving on slippery surfaces is dangerous. The sudden change
in tire speed could cause the tires to skid.
This could lead to loss of vehicle control and an accident.
When driv ...
AWD
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation
• AWD provides excellent drivability
on snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand and mud, as well as on steep slopes and
other slippery surfaces.
• A system malfunction or operation conditions
are indicated by a warning.
Refer to Warning/Indicator Light ...